Senior Production Planner

Overview

• NVIDIA's Networking Unit has consistently evolved over two decades, driving advancements in speed and bandwidth with each generation of our high-speed products.
• Recognized globally as the go-to provider for end-to-end High-Speed Ethernet and InfiniBand Solutions, we continuously push the boundaries of technological innovation.
• As we grow , we're looking for dynamic ,innovative, and assertive individuals to join us and contribute to this journey.
• As a Production Planner, you'll play an integral role in our operations , you will oversee supply commitments, colaborate directly with factory production managers on commitments, and encourage ongoing process improvements.
• You'll efficiently manage aging inventory, align with various teams on demand and production schedules, and handle sales escalations.
• What you'll be doing: SAP PO Management: You will handle the management of Purchase Orders within the SAP system, ensuring smooth production.
• SAP Transactions: Oversee the execution of SAP transactions within and between Contract Manufacturers (CM), ensuring seamless logistics and inventory management.
• Implement innovative solutions using AI and LLMs to streamline planning processes; actively contribute to projects that automate routine tasks and enhance the depth of the team’s data analysis.
• Building, Monitoring & Analyzing KPIs: You will be responsible for creating, tracking, and analyzing key performance indicators and processes, with a focus on enhancing production efficiency.
• Mitigating Production Risks: Proactively identify potential production risks and devise strategies to mitigate them, ensuring smoothness operations.
• Managing Supply Commitments: Oversee the delivery of supply commitments for various products, working closely with factory production managers to address and resolve any commit issue.
• Driving Continuous Improvement: Take the lead in motivating the factory team towards constant improvements in processes and overall productivity.
• Demand & Supply Planning Engagement: Collaborate with sales, logistics, and manufacturing teams to align demand and supply strategies, and to bridge any gaps between demand forecasts and production schedules.
• Sales Escalations and Response: Serve as a key contact for sales escalations, providing efficient responses to maintain supply for heightened demand Aging Inventory Management: Continually monitor and manage aging inventory to minimize obsolescence and waste, ensuring optimal stock turnover.
• What we need to see: 5+ years of experience in supply chain/operations, preferably with a background in production planning.
• in Industrial Engineering, logistics, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in working with AI LLMs - must Proven experience in working with advanced AI tools (Cursor , Aera , Palantir etc...) - significant advantage Proficiency in Excel, SAP, advanced planning software/ERP, and other business software applications.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills – mandatory.
• Prior experience in a high-pressure production environment with various constraints.
• Proven problem-solving, analytical, and complex modeling skills.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with senior management staff.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Ways to stand out from the crowd: Experience working with diverse production and planning partners across various time zones.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Creative problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to find innovative solutions to complex issues.